[DeTomaso] NPC Symptems of MC Failing

[MikeLDrew at aol.com]

In a message dated 11/19/14 18 51 57, detomaso at poca.com writes:


>   When I parked at work this morning my brake pedal initially felt fine 
> and the car stopped as usual, but then slowly sank towards the floor.  Now 
> it does that every time I stop.  Seems like something in the master cylinder 
> like a seal failed?  Any suggestions?
> 

>>>If you pump it rapidly, do you get a good pedal?   That's a sure sign of 
a bad seal.

If the pedal is mushing to the floor every time (you never get a good 
pedal), could it be that a line or connection or caliper seal has failed, and 
brake fluid is simply being pumped overboard?   Pump the pedal a few times 
while the car is stationary and then check everywhere for leaks.   Don't forget 
to see if fluid is flowing out the back of the master and into the cabin?

And hope that you don't have the problem I did, where a line failed in the 
front trunk and fluid soaked the carpet...grrrr!!!!

Mike
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   In a message dated 11/19/14 18 51 57, detomaso at poca.com writes:

       When I parked at work this morning my brake pedal initially felt
     fine and the car stopped as usual, but then slowly sank towards the
     floor.  Now it does that every time I stop.  Seems like something in
     the master cylinder like a seal failed?  Any suggestions?

   >>>If you pump it rapidly, do you get a good pedal?  That's a sure sign
   of a bad seal.
   If the pedal is mushing to the floor every time (you never get a good
   pedal), could it be that a line or connection or caliper seal has
   failed, and brake fluid is simply being pumped overboard?  Pump the
   pedal a few times while the car is stationary and then check everywhere
   for leaks.  Don't forget to see if fluid is flowing out the back of the
   master and into the cabin?
   And hope that you don't have the problem I did, where a line failed in
   the front trunk and fluid soaked the carpet...grrrr!!!!
   Mike